Spring momentum carries us forward! Congrats to App State Wrestling on a SoCon Championship 3-peat; our Trustees got a tour of academic building renovations and enjoyed a presentation from the archives, and we celebrated Student Body President Kathryn Long’s record of success.

There’s lots to celebrate at Appalachian State: A $7+ million rural education grant in the AppState RCOE, App State ROTC’s General Douglas MacArthur Award, the Walker College of Business’s 66th Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series, App State Softball and App State Tennis successes and more! chancellor.appstate.edu/newsletter/id/…

In the last week, I shared @AppState’s experiences responding to and recovering from Hurricane Helene with state legislators and officials from the Office of the Governor, attended the latest meeting of the UNC System Board of Governors and so much more! chancellor.appstate.edu/newsletter/id/…

Spring has sprung at @AppState! This week we celebrated staff, enjoyed beautiful weather, shared successes with the Town of Boone and I enjoyed meeting with the professional student teams at The Appalachian, 90.5 WASU-FM The App and AppTV. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday break!

At @AppState’s annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, we honored winners of the university’s most distinguished and prestigious awards. Congratulations to all distinguished awardees! You make me proud to be a part of this wonderful university community.

This National Nurses week, @AppState extends admiration and gratitude to frontline health care heroes, those educating and preparing students for this vital profession, and our students (like these readying for Commencement) improving quality of life across the state and region.

During National Teacher Appreciation Week, and every week, @AppState recognizes and appreciates educators who answer the call to empower our future generations. Your work to engage, nurture and inspire your students is vital to their success. Thank you!

Today begins Appalachian State's Spring 2025 Commencement, the ultimate celebration of success we share with our students- their photos are wonderful (appstate.edu/commencement)! My heartfelt congratulations- may your futures be filled with purpose, fulfillment, success and continued fun!

To Appalachian State University's Class of 2025: Here’s to your accomplishments at Appalachian State and to your bright futures. While you may leave this special place, may it never leave you. Congratulations! youtube.com/watch?v=7HqZiR…

.@AppState is busy hosting important discussions related to Hurricane Helene recovery and mental health and wellness, and our capital improvement projects continue. Read these updates, as well as about the newest appointees to our Board of Trustees: chancellor.appstate.edu/newsletter/id/…

Summer's underway at @AppState! We’re celebrating a $1 million commitment to nursing students; Appalachian Stateacademy at Middle Fork's graduating 5th graders & 9 years of AppState RCOE being #1 nation for National Board Certified Teachers! Read my latest update: chancellor.appstate.edu/newsletter/id/…

Whether you are nearby or far from North Carolina’s High Country, we hope you might find time to visit Western North Carolina. Our beautiful area communities are open for business, and we thank you for your support as we work together on economic recovery. #WNCOpenforBusiness

At Appalachian State, we’re welcoming students for orientation— a preview of the extraordinary educational experiences just ahead. Our students work directly alongside faculty mentors on breakthrough discoveries and research innovations. Read my latest update: chancellor.appstate.edu/newsletter/id/…

During the busy weeks of summer, I want to acknowledge and thank our staff for their hard work and dedication to @AppState, which enhance the learning and working experience for students, faculty and fellow staff. You are appreciated by so many!

With An Appalachian Summer in full swing and our Solar Vehicle Team in competition, it’s definitely summer at @AppState! Learn more in my latest newsletter: chancellor.appstate.edu/newsletter/id/…

Each July, @AppState holds special celebrations honoring our alumni, their accomplishments and contributions. At several events over the weekend, we honored many who helped shape this university and continue to lead the way. To all of our alumni- we welcome you home anytime.

What an honor to build upon the incredible legacy of @AppState alumni. I hope you’ll take time to watch the videos in this tribute to several exemplary individuals who serve as shining examples to our past, present and future students. today.appstate.edu/2025/07/15/alu…

We’ve been celebrating traditions of excellence at Appalachian State! 85 years of excellence for the Lucy Brock Program, the annual Summer Institute for academic department chairs, Appalachian Alumni leaders an amazing grand finale for An Appalachian Summer and more! chancellor.appstate.edu/newsletter/id/…

It’s move-in week at @AppState! We’re excited to welcome students to the residence halls that will be their homes for the upcoming academic year, and we are looking forward to the first day of classes on Monday! Welcome Home, Mountaineers!

It’s the beginning of a new academic year at @AppState! For Mountaineers joining our university community for the first time, and for those well-established, a new academic year always holds promise. I’m looking forward to an outstanding year together! youtube.com/watch?v=mwzv2m…